Two top-five college football teams, No. 1 Alabama and No. 4 Tennessee, suffered surprising losses to lesser opponents over the weekend, adding to the intrigue of the season. No. 25 Texas A&M also pulled off an upset by defeating No. 9 Missouri. Additionally, Washington defeated No. 10 Michigan, Minnesota upset No. 11 USC, and SMU stunned No. 22 Louisville, creating a weekend full of unexpected outcomes. Below are the winners and losers of the week in college football.
Winners of the week included Vanderbilt, whose victory over Alabama was a significant achievement for the program. Indiana continued its impressive season by improving to 6-0, which is the first time since 1967. Arkansas also had a notable win by defeating No. 4 Tennessee, showcasing their strength on defense. Army and Navy both remained undefeated to start the season, with notable wins over Air Force and Tulsa, respectively. Ohio State also stood out after a convincing victory over Iowa.
Texas A&M impressed with a dominant win over ninth-ranked Missouri, solidifying their standing in the rankings. Washington redeemed themselves after a previous loss by defeating Michigan, showcasing their potential in the Big 10. Meanwhile, losers of the week included Tennessee, who failed to deliver a win against Arkansas despite their strong start to the season. Michigan also suffered a loss to Washington, marking their first Big Ten loss since 2021.
The SEC faced a rough weekend with losses by top-ranked Alabama and Tennessee raising questions about their game plan. USC continued to struggle after their second loss, while UAB faced a significant defeat to Tulane, prompting concerns about their coaching staff. Missouri’s loss to Texas A&M raised doubts about their playoff contention, while Louisville’s upset at home marked their second consecutive loss of the season. Temple’s end-game blunder against UConn added to the list of disappointments in college football.
Despite the losses and upsets, there were standout performances and achievements from various teams and players in college football over the weekend. From surprising victories to impressive individual performances, the season continues to provide excitement and unpredictability. As teams look to bounce back from setbacks and maintain momentum, the college football landscape remains competitive and full of surprises as the season progresses.
